Solutions Engineer - Industrial Trade & Converting

Tesa SE

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Chemical) or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years in application engineering, technical service, or process engineering within adhesive or industrial manufacturing industries.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% within the USA, plus 2-3 trips yearly to Mexico.
  • Strong hands-on and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative mindset needed for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical consulting for double-sided mounting applications.
  • Plan and execute application testing, delivering customer-ready recommendations.
  • Support customer trials and line implementations, defining success criteria and documenting outcomes.
  • Lead converting-related solution strategies, including die-cuts and lamination.
  • Drive selection and validation of surface protection concepts for sensitive applications.
  • Facilitate lamination and splicing discussions for manufacturing efficiency.
  • Deliver trainings and contribute to application guidelines and technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.
  • Commitment to sustainability within adhesive solutions.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in engineering.
  • Hands-on role with a direct impact on customer applications.
  • Frequent collaboration across various technical and sales departments.
Full Job Description
tesa is a global leader in adhesive tape solutions and we are looking for an Application Solutions Engineer to support our Industrial Trade & Converting business unit with a strong focus on double-sided mounting tape solutions. Our Customer Solution Center (CSC) supports customers and Sales with hands-on technical consulting, application testing, and implementation support.

In this role, you are the technical "go-to" partner for sales, distribution partners, and converters-translating customer requirements into robust tape + process solutions for mounting/bonding, surface protection, lamination, splicing, and transport securing (manual to automated processes).

How you'll help the formula:
  • Provide technical consulting to customers and Sales for double-sided mounting applications (e.g., foam/film/transfer tapes, high/low surface energy substrates, durability, temperature/aging, clean appearance).
  • Plan and execute application-focused testing and deliver clear, customer-ready recommendations (test plans, results, benchmarking, process window).
  • Support customer trials and line implementations (manual and automated): define success criteria, run trials, document outcomes, and drive next steps to conversion and scale-up.
  • Lead and support converting-related solutions (die-cuts, lamination builds, slitting, liner selection, dispensing/automation concepts) in close collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive surface protection concepts and select/validate solutions for mechanically demanding processes and sensitive surfaces.
  • Support lamination and splicing topics for industrial manufacturing and processing efficiency.
  • Deliver trainings for sales/partners and contribute to application guidelines, best practices, and technical documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Key elements for your role:
  • BS/MS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Chemical) or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years in application engineering / technical service / process engineering in industrial manufacturing, converting, or related adhesive/tape application roles.
  • Willingness to travel up to ~20% within the USA as well as 2-3 x per year to Mexico.
    • Must have a valid driver's license and passport.
  • Strong hands-on and structured problem-solving skills (test planning, data interpretation, concise reporting, customer communication).
  • Collaborative mindset across Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Operations.

Posted on: 3/17/26
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